The Department of Art Education offers instruction in two separate programmes, allowing graduates to apply for certification to teach at the primary and secondary school levels. The programme is 120 ECTS towards an M.A. degree. There is also offered a 60 ECTS diploma towards a teaching certificate.

The intention is to offer only an M.A. programme from 1 July 2011 onward, when new legislation concerning the training and appointment of teachers and school directors takes effect.

Students who enrol in the Department of Art Education must have completed a B.A. degree or comparable training in fine art, design, theatre or music before being admitted to the department.

All teaching takes place in Icelandic, and therefore it is prerequisite to admission, that all students understand and speak Icelandic.

Dean: Kristín Valsdóttir

Department Secretary: Svanborg Matthíasdóttir, tel. 354 520 2417.
Office hours: Monday through Friday - 10:00 - 12:00.

The department secretary is responsible for student records within the department and providing information to students and teachers, as well as special tasks and general office duties. Additional duties include developing timetables, recording marks, handling course enrolment and withdrawals, and course descriptions and credits. Furthermore he department secretary oversees the admission procedures in cooperation with the dean.

Department of Art Education
Laugarnesvegi 91,
105 Reykjavík
Tel. +354 520 2416
Fax: +354 520 2409
Email: svanborg@lhi.is